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Anxiety disorder

An estimated to 40 million Americans have an anxiety disorders. Many people with anxiety disorders may also suffer from other problems such as depression, substance abuse and eating disorders. There is some evidence that anxiety disorders have a genetic basis, and clinicians treat them with medication and/or psychotherapy. The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) identifies 12 anxiety disorders which include:

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Selective Mutism

Specific Phobias

Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

Panic Disorder

Panic Attack Specifier

Agoraphobia

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Substance/Medication-Induced Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

Other Specified Anxiety Disorder

Unspecified Anxiety Disorder

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